Kim’s obsession to be on TV apparently doesn’t extend to her split with Kris Humphries, who’s requesting that cameras be present for their divorce trial.

“A public trial is the last thing that Kim wants, and she has instructed her lawyer to formally petition the court so that the divorce can be heard by a mediator, which is routinely done in California, since it’s a no-fault state,” a source tells the ‘bloid.

The reality star, who’s known to be obsessed with her image (hence, the 10 lbs. of bronzer and mascara), wants this major hiccup in her career life to be done privately and quickly…

“Kim doesn’t want a long drawn out trial,” the source says. “She wants the mediation to be private, confidential, and legally binding. She and Kris have no assets together and kept separate bank accounts, so this is a fairly routine divorce proceeding. Kim just wants this over and done with.”